Lakers Go Up 1-0 Vs The Rockets In Luka Doncic's Absence

4 months ago

Lakers Go Up 1-0 Vs The Rockets In Luka Doncic's Absence

LeBron's 8 assist Q1 set the tone and the Lakers never let go of the reins. He dropped 19 points and 13 assists in the 98-107 win over Houston as Luka (hamstring) and Reaves (oblique) were missing in action. Kennard had a brilliant 27 point outing. The Rockets sorely missed Durant who was 'out' due to a right knee contusion.

By Samir Mehdi

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